Holiday season is right around the corner, which means it's time to think about gift-giving. It's never too early to start and thankfully, The Toy Insider already has insights on the most popular toys that kids will absolutely love, for every age group. They included items from Walmart, Target, and Amazon and there are plenty of ideas to choose from.
After taking a look at the Toy Insider’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, we pulled some of the coolest toys for each age group. Five toys for infants and babies, five for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-4), five for school-age (ages 5-7), and five awesome toys for the big kids, too, ages 8 and up. From dolls to games to action figures and scooters, yes, even a cool kids-only video camera, holiday shopping will be a breeze.
Smart Wheels Ultimate Corkscrew Tower
Kids have loved playing with toy cars for decades, and this Smart Wheels Ultimate Corkscrew Tower for babies and toddlers is a safe way to get them started on the vroom vroom fun. They can slide the small car that comes with the set down one of two slides. Made for babies aged 0-2.
Plush Teddy
Teddy bears are one of those toys that stand the test of time. They're great, soft items for kids to love and hold. Some bond so much that they have their stuffies for a long time. Maybe this plush teddy can be theirs. Safe for infants and babies ages 0-2.
Dimpl Digits
$20
from
Fat Brain Toys
Toys can be safe, age-appropriate, and educational for infants and babies. Take the Dimpl Digits toy, for example. It's colorful, has numbers for counting, also has different textures so babies can push and feel the different buttons. For ages 0-2.
LeapFrog 'Blue's Clues' & You! Really Smart Handy Dandy Notebook
All kids want their own Handy Dandy notebook, so why not give them a new and improved version of the Blue's Clues toy? The LeapFrog Blue's Clues & You! Really Smart Handy Dandy Notebook is the 2020 version of the famous notepad from the show and allows kids to play with different age-appropriate apps — with their trusty blue crayon, of course.
Leap Frog Pick Up & Count Vacuum
Smart toys are big news, and the Leap Frog Pick Up and Count Vacuum relies on technology to operate. It teaches kids to be good cleaners and helpers, and also how to count. It teaches colors and numbers, and, according to the toy's description: "Five light-up panels illuminate to match the color of the piece the vacuum picks up, and the vacuum says the color name and counts the piece to reinforce learning." For kids aged 0-2.
'Star Wars' Baby Yoda Bank
Kids in preschool are just starting to learn about colors and numbers and may even be counting higher than 10. They also may really like Star Wars and Yoda from the movies. Now, they can play with a Baby Yoda of their own that also doubles as their first piggy bank. Great for ages 3-4.
'PJ Masks' Transforming 2-in-1 Mobile HQ
We'd be hard-pressed to find a kid that doesn't like PJ Masks, thanks to the hit show. Now kids can pretend to be in the show on their own with this PJ Masks Transforming 2 in 1 Mobile HQ. It comes with multiple vehicles inside one big transforming headquarters.
Primo Foldable Wood Scooter
After likely spending a lot of time at home, and with more time inside to come this winter, preschoolers might appreciate a toy that helps them get all that energy out. This foldable wooden scooter with light up rainbow wheels fits the bill. It's perfect for kids ages 3-4.
Alexa-Enabled 2-in-1 Kitchen & Market
Adults aren't the only ones who can and should benefit from technology making our lives easier. Alexa is now compatible with this Amazon-available play kitchen for preschoolers. Kids love play spaces like this, and now they can act just like mom or dad who tells Alexa to set a timer.
Original Doodle Bear
Moms who were kids in the '80s and '90s will remember the Original Doodle Bear from their own childhood. Now, it's back. Kids can use the markers that come with the toy to draw their own designs on their own Doodle Bear. It washes off for more drawing.
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix Kitty K Fashion Doll
As kids get older, they want their toys to have more details and they also tend to like toys that are popular. The L.O.L toy franchise hits both of those marks. This L.O.L OMG Remix doll (and others like it) come with a funky doll and fashion outfit. Great for kids in grade school.
VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam
Whether we like it or not, social media is a big part of kids' lives, even when they're young. They probably even have kid-safe YouTubers or channels they like to watch. Now they can play being a creator themselves with the VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam. It's safe, kid-friendly and will be loads of fun for kids ages 5-7.
Mane Beauty Styling Horse
$30
from
Breyer Horses
Calling all horse lovers or future hair stylists. Or kids who just love being creative with beauty. The Mane Beauty Styling Horse is a perfect outlet for kids to get their creative juices going without touching their own hair (anyone else had toddlers and self-cut bangs?) Great for kids aged 5-7.
Anime Heroes Naruto Uzumaki Naruto Action Figure
There are tons of kids who love anime out there, and that is why they will love action figures of their favorite characters, like the Anime Heroes Naruto Uzumaki Naruto Action Figure. It best for kids in grade school and they can collect multiple characters.
Break the Board
It's might be every kid's dream (nay, every person's dream) to chop a board in half with one's hand, like in the karate movies. Thanks to this Target toy, now they can. the plastic board lets kids chop it as many times as their ninja hearts desire. It's great for grade school kids.
Jellyfish Aquarium
Jellyfish are just amazingly cool creatures. This Smithsonian jellyfish aquarium can bring the sea to life for older kids and that's why it makes a great gift for them. It's not real jellyfish, just imitations, but lifelike enough for kids to learn. The kit includes a jellyfish tank, three jellyfish figures and instructions. For kids 8 and up.
SmartLab Toys Go Natural Deluxe Lip Balm Lab
Sea creatures aren't the only way kids can have an interactive toy that also teaches them science. This lip balm lab kid is perfect for kids into chemistry and beauty and making their own products. It's a fun and practical STEM toy. For kids 8 and up.
Bye, Felicia! Game
Games will be the key to keeping kids entertained and busy when they can't go out and play this winter or have bigger events at school that they'd usually have. Enter the Bye Felicia! game. It's a word association game made especially for older kids (8 and up.)
American Girl of the Year
$140
from
American Girl
The American Girl dolls are near and dear to '90s girls hearts and there's a new one every year. Give kids the gift that us older folk had with an American Girl doll. The 2020 Girl of the Year is Joss Kendrick, a super cool surfer.
National Geographic Gem Kit
Last but not least, we can't leave one more really cool science kit out and crystal loving kids will adore it. They can dig up their own with this gemstone dig kit from National Geographic. The set comes with all the excavating tools they need. For kids 8 and up.
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